Save the date for Open Enrollment, Oct. 19–Nov. 6, your chance to review your 2027 benefits, including a new GLP-1 weight management program through eMed, continued savings at LCMC Health facilities, and updated retirement contribution rules.

Save the date for Employee Appreciation Week, Oct. 19–24, a full week of free coffee, giveaways, discounts and a raffle celebrating the people who make Tulane thrive!

Tulane Living Well Clinic will be hosting a series of on-campus Flu Clinic Fairs for faculty and staff. Visit the Flu Clinic Fairs webpage to view the schedule and learn more.

Ruth Riley

Associate Vice President

Phone
504-247-1712
Department
RR

Education & Affiliations

Employee Relations, Staff Handbook, Unemployment,

Biography

Ruth Riley joined Tulane University in 2008 and has served in multiple leadership roles within the Office of Human Resources. She currently serves as Associate Vice President of Human Resources, bringing extensive experience from both the telecommunications and higher education sectors. In her role, she provides strategic oversight of Equal Opportunity and Resolution Management, Talent Acquisition, Talent Development, Benefits, and Workplace Accessibility and Accommodations.

Ruth holds a Master of Business Administration from the University of New Orleans and a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Texas at San Antonio. She is a Senior Certified Professional through the Society for Human Resource Management and is fluent in Spanish.

Ruth is dedicated to fostering collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. She believes that strong relationships built on respect and accountability create the foundation for a productive and forward-thinking organization.